Category Archives: Local News

Knox County Grand Jury Indicts Knoxville Man for Second-Degree Murder

Knox County Grand Jury Indicts Knoxville Man for Second-Degree Murder

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) After a months-long investigation, a Knoxville man is indicted on murder charges in connection to a deadly East Knoxville shooting last fall. Knoxville Police Department officials announcing that 33-year-old Thomas Solomon has been indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury for second-degree murder, among other charges, in connection to the murder of…MORE

Proposed Knox County Budget Prioritizes Infrastructure and School Investments

Proposed Knox County Budget Prioritizes Infrastructure and School Investments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs Monday unveiled his proposed spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget fully funds the school system’s request, covers upgrades in the Sheriff’s Office, and improves roads and parks and does not call for a property tax increase. Mayor Jacobs says we have not raised taxes…MORE

Kingston Police Warning of Car Burglaries

Kingston Police Warning of Car Burglaries

The Kingston Police Department is asking for information related to a string of car burglaries. The break-ins happening in the areas of First Street, Roane Street and Spencer Street. The car pictured above is the vehicle suspected in these burglaries. Anyone with information or who sees any suspicious activity is asked to call 911 immediately.…MORE

Indictment: Sevier County Teacher Faces Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges

Indictment: Sevier County Teacher Faces Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges

Sevier County, TN (WOKI) A Sevier County teacher is arrested and charged with multiple child sex crimes. Sevier County Schools says 32-year-old Nathan McKinley Maples was placed on indefinite suspension in February pending the results of this investigation. Administrators say they learned from a parent that Maples may have been engaged in inappropriate activity with a…MORE